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I experienced some weight gain when I transitioned up to 100mg. It freaked me out a little bit. What I found helped was: 1. ALWAYS take spiro with a full meal. 2. Take spiro with breakfast and lunch....

Again, my success is continuing. In the last 3 months I have had maybe 2 or three minor blemishes and zero cysts! Scarring and hyper-pigmentation is fading slowly, but well. I've been continuing using...

Also, I started using Mario Badescu products and I'm in LOVE! If anyone is interested in the products I'm using just let me know. I just wanted to write everyone and give hope that I really do believe...

ok..update...very late..but I thOught I would rather say when I have something good to report. Good news..finished my 6 months on spiro, better news..I HAVE NO ACTIVE ACNE AND HAVENT HAD IT FOR ABOUT ...

I have been on 150mg Spiro for 6 months and my weight has not changed at all.

I have had continued success. My scars are getting much better and breakouts are just about non-existant. Hoping the best for all of you who are also going the Spiro route!

Did you have a bad initial break out due to spiro No, but I did have an initial breakout when I started using Tretinoin (aka Retin-A).

Shawna, Would you say you started seeing the most siginificant results in the last month or so?? I'm at 3 months, so I'm curious if I can expect more improvement!! I'd love to hear about your journey....

Hello all, I'm mostly commenting as a bookmark because there is a lot of good information here! I've been taking Spiro for 4 months and am pretty happy with my results. I wish the best for all of yo...

My skin looks similar and I consider mine hormonal.

I'm so sorry. I would guess that your body will need 1-3 menstrual cycles to start regulating itself again. Best wishes.

I've been on spiro for 4 months and it has been going pretty well. I'm not 100% clear all the time but it is much much more manageable. My blogs:

Hi Jazzy17, Sorry your struggling so much. I have chin hairs too. I pluck them. I get a lot of ingrown hairs on my thighs and legs but I haven't had any problems on my chin. Have you considered la...

I guess for me part of the obsession with treating pcos "naturally" came as a result of the massive amounts of anxiety I was experiencing and I just wanted to maybe open that door a little bit as an o...

after 30 days of being on bc, my pcos is pretty much gone. Hi kelseylee, I agree with like 98% of what you're saying. However, birth control is not always enough to "stop", "cure" or whatever PCOS....

I hope it's not a catch 22 lol! Have you had any improvement? When I was taking Saw Palmetto I didn't see any improvement but I only took it for 2 months. My skin didn't get worse either and I didn'...

Hi Ladies, I haven't had time to read through all of these posts but I read through quite a few and I wan to share my experience with PCOS and acne. From ages 12-17 I always had irregular periods....

I just started using argan oil about a week ago and it seems to be working out okay. I use Acure Organics brand and it is 100% argan oil and organic. I haven't had the best luck with oils in the past ...

Days on Spironolactone: 99 Days without Picking: 2 weeks or so Forehead:Clear Right Cheek: Clear! Left Cheek: Clear!! Right Side of Chin: Clear!!! Left Side of Chin: Clear!!!! Back: Clear!!!!! Scarin...

I joined this site just so i could comment on this!! Lol. Im in the exact same boat and oddly enough also started on november 7th. I have been taking 100mg since the beginning PLUS yaz which contains ...

Take it easy. You're skin didn't breakout over night so you can't expect it to clear that quickly whether your are self-medicating or working with a dermatologist. Figure out a regimen that you think ...

I don't think she meant 3 months to pop up. I think she meant the first 3 months of spironolactone... the amount of time it takes for many people to see significant results once starting the medicatio...

Spiro is known to take ~3-9 months to kick in. You've probably heard that. My skin hasn't improved either (its been a bit over a month), but I'm also pairing it with Tretinoin gel which is known for i...

My dermatologist recommended CeraVe. Their products are non-comodongenic, very moisturizing and contain high quality ingredients. They have a few formulas-- AM, PM, one that comes in a tub and one tha...

I'm not a doctor or scientist, but this is just my idea... as a woman... I have PCOS and one common symptom is higher levels and/or increased sensitivity to DHT. That is why many women are prescri...